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Public Forum: Decision-Making Rights for People with Disabilities Tuesday, June 6

Next Date: 
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Location: 
2730 M. L. King, Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032
Building: 
RISE Demonstration Center
Details: 

Come learn about proposed legislation that:

  •  seeks to end all new civil commitment for people with intellectual disabilities;
  • provides an opportunity for people currently committed to end court oversight;
  • recognizes supported decision-making as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship; and
  • enables people with disabilities to make as many choices as they can about their own lives.

To request reasonable accommodations, contact Jestina Heroe at
(202) 730-1586 or [email protected]. Learn more about the bill at:
www.dds.dc.gov, search Decision Making Rights for People with Disabilities.

Contact: 
Jestina Heroe
Phone: 
(202) 730-1586
Attachment(s): 
Document: 
Letter to Community (167.15 KB)